Special election set to replace Sean Duffy
MADISON -- The special election in Wisconsin to replace Republican U.S. Rep.
MADISON -- The special election in Wisconsin to replace Republican U.S. Rep.
Rep. Sean Duffy serves final day as member of Congress; focus shifts to Wisconsin race
MADISON — Republican Sean Duffy spent his last day as a member of Congress on Monday, shifting the focus to who will run to succeed him in a rural Wisconsin district at the heart of President Donald Trump country.Duffy's resignation also clears the way for Democratic Gov.
MADISON — Republican Sean Duffy spent his last day as a member of Congress on Monday, shifting the focus to who will run to succeed him in a rural Wisconsin district at the heart of President Donald Trump country.Duffy's resignation also clears the way for Democratic Gov.
UN chief urges action to make Earth carbon neutral by 2050
UNITED NATIONS — World leader after world leader told the United Nations on Monday that they will do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous levels, but as they made their pledges, they conceded it was not enough.Sixty-six countries have promised to have more ambitious climate goals and 30 swore to be carbon neutral by mid-century, said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Echenique, who is hosting the next climate negotiations later this year.Heads of nations such as Finland and Germany promised to ban coal within a decade.U.S. President Donald Trump dropped by, listened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's detailed pledges, including going coal-free, and then left without saying anything.
UNITED NATIONS — World leader after world leader told the United Nations on Monday that they will do more to prevent a warming world from reaching even more dangerous levels, but as they made their pledges, they conceded it was not enough.Sixty-six countries have promised to have more ambitious climate goals and 30 swore to be carbon neutral by mid-century, said Chilean President Sebastian Pinera Echenique, who is hosting the next climate negotiations later this year.Heads of nations such as Finland and Germany promised to ban coal within a decade.U.S. President Donald Trump dropped by, listened to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's detailed pledges, including going coal-free, and then left without saying anything.
Senator Lena Taylor on 'red flag' bill: 'This is not a conspiracy to take guns away'
MADISON -- As Wisconsin Democrats push for Republican colleagues to support a bill that would allow a judge to seize a person's firearms if they were deemed a danger to themselves or others, Republicans and some gun owners called it a nonstarter, despite polling that shows otherwise.Democratic lawmakers introduced the bill that would allow for a person's firearms to be seized by a judge for up to a year if the person poses a threat to themselves or others."People are clearly going from zero to 1,000 -- rapidly," said Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee).Senator Taylor authored the bill, and said it would work similar to domestic violence restraining orders and injunctions."This is not, by any means, a part of some conspiracy to take an individual's guns away," said Senator Taylor.
MADISON -- As Wisconsin Democrats push for Republican colleagues to support a bill that would allow a judge to seize a person's firearms if they were deemed a danger to themselves or others, Republicans and some gun owners called it a nonstarter, despite polling that shows otherwise.Democratic lawmakers introduced the bill that would allow for a person's firearms to be seized by a judge for up to a year if the person poses a threat to themselves or others."People are clearly going from zero to 1,000 -- rapidly," said Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee).Senator Taylor authored the bill, and said it would work similar to domestic violence restraining orders and injunctions."This is not, by any means, a part of some conspiracy to take an individual's guns away," said Senator Taylor.
US to send troops to Saudi Arabia, hold off on striking Iran
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters this is a first step to beef up security and he would not rule out additional moves down the road.
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Friday announced it will deploy additional U.S. troops and missile defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as President Donald Trump has at least for now put off any immediate military strike on Iran in response to the attack on the Saudi oil industry.Defense Secretary Mark Esper told Pentagon reporters this is a first step to beef up security and he would not rule out additional moves down the road.
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison at White House for Pres. Trump's 2nd state visit
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife, Jenny, to the White House with a pomp-filled military arrival ceremony on the South Lawn Friday morning.Hundreds gathered under clear blue skies for the welcoming ceremony as children waved miniature Australian and U.S. flags.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife, Jenny, to the White House with a pomp-filled military arrival ceremony on the South Lawn Friday morning.Hundreds gathered under clear blue skies for the welcoming ceremony as children waved miniature Australian and U.S. flags.
First Lady Melania Trump cuts ribbon on reopened Washington Monument
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.The 555-foot stone obelisk closed in September 2016 to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems.Accompanied by a group of local fourth-graders, the first lady took the new high-speed elevator to the observation floor near the top, which offers a commanding 360-degree view of the entire District of Columbia.The monument has been closed off and on for most of the past eight years.
WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump cut the ribbon Thursday as the Washington Monument reopened to the public for the first time in three years.The 555-foot stone obelisk closed in September 2016 to replace the aging elevator and upgrade security systems.Accompanied by a group of local fourth-graders, the first lady took the new high-speed elevator to the observation floor near the top, which offers a commanding 360-degree view of the entire District of Columbia.The monument has been closed off and on for most of the past eight years.
Governor Tony Evers says he would mull mandatory gun buybacks
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
Milwaukee County Executive proposes redirecting $4M+ to restore MCTS routes slated for cuts
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 19 the 2020 recommended transit budget with a re-direction of more than $4 million in funds to restore routes slated for cuts.In a news release, Abele issued the following statement:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced on Thursday, Sept. 19 the 2020 recommended transit budget with a re-direction of more than $4 million in funds to restore routes slated for cuts.In a news release, Abele issued the following statement:
Wisconsin state superintendent calls achievement gap in state a 'crisis'
MADISON — Wisconsin's student achievement gap is a "crisis" that a half-billion dollar boost in education funding will begin to address, the state superintendent said Thursday in her first "state of education" address.State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor delivered the message to an audience of teachers, school officials, office holders and others at the state Capitol.
MADISON — Wisconsin's student achievement gap is a "crisis" that a half-billion dollar boost in education funding will begin to address, the state superintendent said Thursday in her first "state of education" address.State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor delivered the message to an audience of teachers, school officials, office holders and others at the state Capitol.
President Trump sues Manhattan DA seeking to block tax return subpoena
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Thursday to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.President Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New York against the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump asked a federal judge Thursday to block an effort by New York prosecutors to obtain his tax returns.President Trump's attorneys filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in New York against the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R.
Governor Evers, Wisconsin Democrats introduce red flag law
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin Gov.
President Trump names hostage negotiator as national security adviser
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser.President Trump tweeted the announcement from California, while on the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing."I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he's naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser.President Trump tweeted the announcement from California, while on the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing."I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C.
'Let's get to work:' Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald announces run for Congress
OCONOMOWOC — The race is on!
OCONOMOWOC — The race is on!
MADISON — Gov.
School draws criticism and support after cheerleaders hold Pres. Trump banner at football game
PEARCY, Ark. — An Arkansas school district is drawing both support and criticism from state lawmakers after cheerleaders held a banner saying "Make America Great Again Trump The Leopards" during a high school football game.The banner was held during Lake Hamilton High School's football game on Sept. 13 against Malvern High School, according to KFSM.
PEARCY, Ark. — An Arkansas school district is drawing both support and criticism from state lawmakers after cheerleaders held a banner saying "Make America Great Again Trump The Leopards" during a high school football game.The banner was held during Lake Hamilton High School's football game on Sept. 13 against Malvern High School, according to KFSM.
Auto strike idles more than 50 GM factories and warehouses
DETROIT -- More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors, bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union's first walkout against the No. 1 U.S. automaker in over a decade.Workers left factories and formed picket lines shortly after midnight in the dispute over a new four-year contract.
DETROIT -- More than 49,000 members of the United Auto Workers went on strike Monday against General Motors, bringing more than 50 factories and parts warehouses to a standstill in the union's first walkout against the No. 1 U.S. automaker in over a decade.Workers left factories and formed picket lines shortly after midnight in the dispute over a new four-year contract.
New York Times apologizes for tweet, revises Brett Kavanaugh article
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Monday said Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is under assault, following a New York Times story about a sexual misconduct allegation that was revised to reflect that the alleged victim couldn't recall the incident.The newspaper has also apologized for an offensive tweet that was sent out to promote the weekend article.The Times reported on an allegation that Kavanaugh exposed himself at a Yale University party as a freshman.
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump on Monday said Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is under assault, following a New York Times story about a sexual misconduct allegation that was revised to reflect that the alleged victim couldn't recall the incident.The newspaper has also apologized for an offensive tweet that was sent out to promote the weekend article.The Times reported on an allegation that Kavanaugh exposed himself at a Yale University party as a freshman.
Joe Biden commits to releasing medical records before 2020 Iowa caucuses
WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden committed to publicly releasing his medical records before the Iowa caucuses after questions of whether the 76-year-old former vice president is fit for the rigors of the presidency and to take on President Donald Trump, aged 73, in a grueling 2020 campaign.In Houston on Friday, a day after the third presidential debate, the Democratic frontrunner was asked by a reporter if he will be disclosing his medical records to address worries about his age."Yes," Biden said, then with a quip, "What health concerns man?
WASHINGTON -- Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden committed to publicly releasing his medical records before the Iowa caucuses after questions of whether the 76-year-old former vice president is fit for the rigors of the presidency and to take on President Donald Trump, aged 73, in a grueling 2020 campaign.In Houston on Friday, a day after the third presidential debate, the Democratic frontrunner was asked by a reporter if he will be disclosing his medical records to address worries about his age."Yes," Biden said, then with a quip, "What health concerns man?